Dinner & Remarks by The Rt. Hon. Henry B. McLeish
Clyde's at Mark Center 1700 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, United StatesFormer First Minister of Scotland, the Rt. Hon. Henry B. McLeish, will be visiting our area in early October and delivering after-dinner remarks to the members of our Society and their guests. Join us for a special dinner meeting to hear his analysis of the many issues facing Britain generally, and Scotland specifically, today--including the impact...
Burns Night Dinner
Belle Haven Country Club 6023 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA, United StatesThe Saint Andrews Society of Washington DC is hosting the 264th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns poet laureate of Scotland. This celebratory formal event includes a three-course dinner, performances by the Washington DC Pipes and Drums Scottish, dancers and traditional poetry and speeches that celebrate Burns' remarkable life and works. The event will be held...
National Tartan Day
DACOR Bacon House 1801 F Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe National Capital Tartan Day Committee (NCTDC) will again be celebrating the Tartan Day Holiday in DC this year--the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Senate Standing Resolution designating April 6th of each year as National Tartan Day--to honor the many contributions of Scots, and Scottish-Americans, to the founding and subsequent development of the United States--in all fields of endeavor. This year, both of NCTDC's...
May Dinner & Member Meeting
Clyde's at Mark Center 1700 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, United StatesThe SAS May Member meeting will be held on May 10, 2023, at Clyde’s in the Mark Center, 1700 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA. Cocktails in the Wharf Bar beginning at 5:30 pm and dinner ordering at 6:15 pm. The selections for dinner will be from a limited menu and separate checks. Menu selections include...
Bannockburn Picnic
Ft. Ward Park 4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, Virginia, United StatesThe Bannockburn Picnic is officially on! The picnic will take place on Saturday, June 24th from 10AM-2PM at Ft. Ward Park. The picnic is a family event. It is open to all Society members and their families. There is no charge to attend the picnic. If comfortable to do so, we simply want you to come out and celebrate the...
Virginia Scottish Games
Great Meadow 5089 Old Tavern Road , The Plains, VA, United StatesSeptember Member Meeting
Clyde's at Mark Center 1700 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, United StatesWe will gather beginning at 5:30pm for a Wee Dram in the Wharf Bar and the meeting will follow at 7:00pm. The selections for dinner will be from a limited menu and separate checks. Menu selections include Crab Cakes, Salmon, Filet Mignon, Roast Chicken, and a Pasta selection. During the member meeting, the report of...
Wee Dram
DACOR Bacon House 1801 F Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesPlease join us on Thursday, September 14th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a Wee Dram in the garden of DACOR Bacon House, a private diplomatic club in Northwest Washington, D.C, just a few blocks from the White House. This is a great chance to bring prospective members to informally meet society members, as well as...
Tartan Ball
National Press Club 529 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesJoin us on November 5th, 2022 at the National Press Club for an evening of pageantry, camaraderie and celebration of our Scottish heritage. You and your guests will enjoy: Society’s own Color Guard Pipes & Drums & Highland DancersCocktail Reception with Scottish Single Malt WhiskeysThree-course gourmet dinner with wine pairingsSilent Auction benefiting the Washington Scots Charity...
St. Andrew’s Day Kirkin of the Tartan
St. Andrew's & St. Margaret's Anglican Catholic Church 402 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA, United StatesKirkin of the Tartan & Evening Prayer, St. Andrew's Day, Thursday November 30, 7:00 PM, with bagpiper (Matt Kuldell) and presentation of tartans followed by a gala reception with Scottish and other foods, Scottish beverages and a great time of fellowship and fun. Please put this on your calendar now and invite family, friends, and...
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk
The Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk will take place on Saturday, December 3rd in Old Town Alexandria. We will begin the day with our traditional church service at 9 AM at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House (OPMH) followed immediately by the wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of William Hunter. The church is located at 323 S Fairfax St,...
Burns Night Supper
U.S. Chamber of CommerceJoin us for an evening of celebration to honor the life and work of Scotland’s great poet and author, Robert Burns. Festivities to include: Welcome ReceptionFine Wines and WhiskiesDinner Banquet of Traditional Scottish FarePerformances of Poems and Songs with Traditional Toasts Dress: Black Tie Optional (Military Evening Dress or Highland Garb welcomed) Please reach out to Tim Bradley...